The student's welfare organisation "Studentinord" is hosting a BBQ party for all new international students outside the main canteen. This is a great way to meet other international students.TUESDAY, 13 AUGUST 2019
09:00-11:00 Study start BSc Biology
@ Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA)
Where: Main entrance (find your way)
Who: BSc Biology first-year students
This is the commencement of your studies. And we would like to start it with a welcome reception at the main entrance. Afterwards students of the BSc Biology programme will meet in room 2448.
11:00 Opening new academic year 2019/20 - Official ceremony
Where: Outside the main entrance (find your way)
Who: All new students
Please note that the ceremony is held in Norwegian.
13:00 Opening new academic year - Faculty Welcome FBA
Where: A12 Elsa Laula Renberg (find your way)
Who: All new students at Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA)
Please note that the ceremony is held partly in Norwegian, partly in English.
14:15 Break - Refreshments will be served outside the auditorium
14:30 Meet your buddy - Faculty's student union Nugla
Where: A12 Elsa Laula Renberg (find your way)
Who: All new students at Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Welcome from the student union Nugla. All new students meet the faculty's buddies and become part of a buddy group. The buddies will guide you through the coming weeks and help you settle in. For more information check out the buddy programme.
WEDNESDAY, 14 AUGUST 2019
11:00-12:00 Pizza lunch
Where: Main entrance "Gråsona" (find your way)
Who: All new students at Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA)
All new students at FBA can eat as much as they want. Free pizza is served!
12:00-14:00 Introduction to BSc Biology study programme
Where: Room 2445 (find your way)
Who: BSc Biology first-year students
Meet the study programme coordinator and fellow students. Get important information about the BSc in Biology and find out what you can expect from the three-year study programme.
14:15-15:30 How to survive as a student
Where: A13 Elias Blix (find your way)
Who: All new students
The student host at Nord University, Øystein Strømsnes, will offer his best tips to help you survive and thrive in your first year of uni. The lecture is held in Norwegian, but stay tuned for a chance to win tickets for the music festival "Parkenfestivalen" in Bodø. They only way in is to win, as the festival is sold out.
Evening activity
The student union Nugla arranges activities in the evening. Tickets for sale
THURSDAY, 15 AUGUST 2019
08:00-10:00 Breakfast hosted by Studentinord
Where: Main canteen (find your way)
Who: All new students
Get a good start in the morning with delicious free breakfast. This is also a good way to meet fellow students.
10:30-14:00 Tour de Nord
Where: tba
Who: All new students
Join your buddy group in a scavenger hunt, which takes you around campus. At the end of this not-to-miss event all participants can enjoy themselves with great music and free food.
FRIDAY, 16 AUGUST 2019
On Friday, BSc Biology first-year students are divided into three groups.
Group 1
8:30-11:00 Safety at Sea course
Where: Main entrance (find your way)
Who: BSc Biology first-year students - Group 1
We will walk from campus to FBA's research station, which is located in Mørkvedbukta (approx. 20 mins). At Mørkvedbukta you will take part in a guided tour of the research station as well as a theoretical and practical safety course. Completion of the course is necessary in case you are going on excursions with our research vessel Tanteyen later during your studies.
11:00-12:00 Lunch at Mørkvedbukta
Free snack and refreshment
Group 2
09:00-10:30 Hike to Hundstadtoppen
Where: Meeting point main entrance (find your way)
Who: BSc Biology first-year students - Group 2
If the weather allows, group 2 and 3 are going to the popular hiking destination Hundstadtoppen. This will be a 4 km well-marked path up a slight incline. At 218m above sea level you will enjoy a stunning 360 degree view. Dress according to weather. Wear hiking boots or sneakers. A snack and refreshment are included. Once the hike is completed, the group continues to FBA's research station in Mørkvedbukta
11:00-13:00 Safety at Sea course
Where: Research Station Mørkvedbukta (find your way)
Who: BSc Biology first-year students - Group 2
FBA's research station is located in Mørkvedbukta, about 2 km / 20 min walk from campus. At Mørkvedbukta you will take part in a guided tour of the research station as well as a theoretical and practical safety course. Completion of the course is necessary in case you are going on excursions with our research vessel Tanteyen later during your studies.
Group 3
09:00-10:30 Hike to Hundstadtoppen
Where: Meeting point main entrance (find your way)
Who: BSc Biology first-year students - Group 2
If the weather allows, group 2 and 3 are going to the popular hiking destination Hundstadtoppen. This will be a 4 km well-marked path up a slight incline. At 218m above sea level you will enjoy a stunning 360 degree view. Dress according to weather. Wear hiking boots or sneakers. A snack and refreshment are included.
12:30 -15:15 Safety at Sea course
Where: Research Station Mørkvedbukta (find your way)
Who: All new international students outside the EU/EEC - Group 3
FBA's research station is located in Mørkvedbukta, about 2 km / 20 min walk from campus. At Mørkvedbukta you will take part in a guided tour of the research station as well as a theoretical and practical safety course. Completion of the course is necessary in case you are going on excursions with our research vessel Tanteyen later during your studies.